Conservator's gloves, et cetera

Edward Tinker · 09-16-2009, 10:24 PM

Jim, in almost all occassions flaming is frowned upon here

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Is it considered "over the top" to handle collector-grade Lugers (or any collectable firearm) with white cotton conservator's gloves? Do most of you folks do this? I do not do this, but I have been around collectors who do. I do know that its a personal preference, and if you touch a gun and not wipe it down, you could be screwing up...

Is it permissable to cycle the action, remove and replace the magazine, and generally "handle" a collector Luger? i do, but the more you "mess" with it, the more likely you will screw with it, you'll do something (I've dropped one and broke off part of a grip; created the million dollar chip in a different way than usual)

Why is Renaissance Wax suggested for firearms that will never be fired? Couldn't a firearm preserved with RW be put back into service by simply cleaning the bore and lubricating? I am sorry, this sounds backwards, you wouldn't use wax on guns that were being shot, the heat would melt the wax on the barrel; plus it is really lite coat...

Are there any high-quality reprints of the original Luger owner's manuals out there? I'm assuming originals are cost prohibitive as well as scarce. I bought an original from Charlie Kenyon for $125 a year or so ago; and there are old reprints available all the time on ebay.

I hope I am not being rude by asking so many questions in a single post, and appreciate in advance your thoughts and time!

Not in the least, welcome Jim

09-16-2009, 10:24 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,607 Times in 2,123 Posts	Jim, in almost all occassions flaming is frowned upon here See answers below Is it considered "over the top" to handle collector-grade Lugers (or any collectable firearm) with white cotton conservator's gloves? Do most of you folks do this? I do not do this, but I have been around collectors who do. I do know that its a personal preference, and if you touch a gun and not wipe it down, you could be screwing up... Is it permissable to cycle the action, remove and replace the magazine, and generally "handle" a collector Luger? i do, but the more you "mess" with it, the more likely you will screw with it, you'll do something (I've dropped one and broke off part of a grip; created the million dollar chip in a different way than usual) Why is Renaissance Wax suggested for firearms that will never be fired? Couldn't a firearm preserved with RW be put back into service by simply cleaning the bore and lubricating? I am sorry, this sounds backwards, you wouldn't use wax on guns that were being shot, the heat would melt the wax on the barrel; plus it is really lite coat... Are there any high-quality reprints of the original Luger owner's manuals out there? I'm assuming originals are cost prohibitive as well as scarce. I bought an original from Charlie Kenyon for $125 a year or so ago; and there are old reprints available all the time on ebay. I hope I am not being rude by asking so many questions in a single post, and appreciate in advance your thoughts and time! Not in the least, welcome Jim __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV